Friday, December 18, 2020
A.P. Moller Holding Among Investors in Danish Green Hydrogen Startup’s $34 Million Fund Raise
Environment

A.P. Moller Holding Among Investors in Danish Green Hydrogen Startup’s $34 Million Fund Raise

By William Mathis (Bloomberg) — Danish electrolyzer startup Green Hydrogen Systems A/S raised 28 million euros ($34.3 million) to scale up production of

December 18, 2020
Total Views: 1296

Sweden Approves Underwater Examination of Estonia Wreck
Accidents

Sweden Approves Underwater Examination of Estonia Wreck

STOCKHOLM, Dec 18 (Reuters) – Sweden said on Friday it would allow an underwater examination of the ferry Estonia, which sank in the Baltic 26 years ago

December 18, 2020
Total Views: 4950

Wakashio Owner Blames Grounding on Crew’s ‘Lack of Awareness’
Accidents

Wakashio Owner Blames Grounding on Crew’s ‘Lack of Awareness’

TOKYO, Dec 18 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nagashiki Shipping said on Friday the grounding of one of its large bulk carriers that caused an

December 18, 2020
Total Views: 8607

GLORY_SUMMIT ship
Lifesaving Incidents

15 Sailors Missing From Bulker Off Vietnam

At least 15 sailors were missing on Thursday after the Panama-flagged cargo ship Xin Hong capsized in rough seas off Vietnam. The incident happened near the

December 18, 2020
Total Views: 1020

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News

Booming Taiwan Begs Shippers Not To Jack Up Prices Amid Massive Box Shortage

by Ben Blanchard (Reuters) – Taiwan’s government has urged shipping companies not to unfairly push up their prices amid a global squeeze

December 18, 2020
Total Views: 2213

Last Minute Brexit Trade Deal Hinges on Fishing Rights
News

Last Minute Brexit Trade Deal Hinges on Fishing Rights

By Marine Strauss and William James BRUSSELS/LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) – The European Union said on Friday there were just hours left to strike

December 18, 2020
Total Views: 2844

Thursday, December 17, 2020
bourbon reorganization
Offshore

Bourbon Emerges from Reorganization Proceedings

French offshore services provider Bourbon Maritime has emerged from reorganization after eliminating 1.5 billion euros in debt. Bourbon’s recovery plan

December 17, 2020
Total Views: 1404

Poor Bridge Resource Management Cited in American Liberty Accident -NTSB Report
Accidents

Poor Bridge Resource Management Cited in American Liberty Accident -NTSB Report

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has determined that poor bridge resource management and miscommunication between the pilot and master was the

December 17, 2020
Total Views: 9321

brexit
Shipping

Britain, EU Strike Pessimistic Tone in Post-Brexit Trade Talks

By Elizabeth Piper, William James and Gabriela Baczynska LONDON/BRUSSELS, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Britain and the European Union struck a pessimistic tone in

December 17, 2020
Total Views: 1121

china navy ships
Defense

U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Issue New Maritime Strategy

The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard have today issued a new maritime strategy providing strategic guidance for their plan for facing adversaries at sea

December 17, 2020
Total Views: 14167

General Cargo Ship Goes Missing Off Vietnam
Accidents

General Cargo Ship Goes Missing Off Vietnam

HANOI, Dec 17 (Reuters) – At least 15 sailors were missing on Thursday after a Panama-flagged cargo ship capsized in rough seas off Vietnam, Vietnamese

December 17, 2020
Total Views: 8532

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Environment

Shipping’s Switch to Cleaner Fuel Gets COVID Boost

By Jack Wittels (Bloomberg) — It was meant to be one of the greatest transformations in the history of oil and shipping. Instead, a sweeping

December 17, 2020
Total Views: 1190

A support vessel is seen next to a wind turbine at the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain
Offshore

U.K. Power Grid Moving Offshore to Support $27 Billion Wind Boom

By Rachel Morison and William Mathis (Bloomberg) — Britain’s electricity grid operator is pushing deeper into the turbulent waters of the North Sea,

December 17, 2020
Total Views: 887

ships in port
Environment

Investor EnTrust Global Turns Sights to Green Shipping Assets

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) – U.S. investment company EnTrust Global, already a player in shipping finance, aims to buy ships

December 17, 2020
Total Views: 640

Inmarsat raises start-ups to Certified Application Provider status to fast-track decarbonisation innovation in maritime market
Press Releases

Inmarsat raises start-ups to Certified Application Provider status to fast-track decarbonisation innovation in maritime market

Established maritime start-ups VesselBot and PortXchange join Certified Application Provider (CAP) programme after innovation potential is singled out in

December 17, 2020
Total Views: 705

Spire Global Names New Maritime GM and Expands Its Data and Analytics Services
Press Releases

Spire Global Names New Maritime GM and Expands Its Data and Analytics Services

The largest multi-purpose satellite constellation announces new maritime leadership Press Release – Spire Global, a space powered data and analytics

December 17, 2020
Total Views: 836

Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Britain’s Retail Industry Demands Probe of Disruption at Ports
Ports

Britain’s Retail Industry Demands Probe of Disruption at Ports

By James Davey LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Britain’s retailers and food manufacturers have called on lawmakers to urgently investigate ongoing

December 16, 2020
Total Views: 2402

dominion energy wind turbine installation vessel
Offshore

Keel Laid for First Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Wind Installation Vessel

Construction of the first Jones Act-compliant offshore wind installation vessel has hit a major milestone with the keel being laid at the Keppel AmFELS

December 16, 2020
Total Views: 5544

Northern Lights Carbon Transport and Storage Project Gets Go-Ahead from Norway
Environment

Northern Lights Carbon Transport and Storage Project Gets Go-Ahead from Norway

The Norwegian Government has announced its funding decision for the Northern Lights project, a key component of Norway’s full-scale carbon capture and

December 16, 2020
Total Views: 1544

COVID Restocking Surge Continues at Port of Los Angeles
Ports

COVID Restocking Surge Continues at Port of Los Angeles

The Port of Los Angeles reports that November cargo volumes were up more than 20 percent compared to last year on a combination of increased consumer spending,

December 16, 2020
Total Views: 2415